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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 01, 1915
Page
2
The Prince Oport Journal notes that a copper company display at the exhibition is expected to attract attention. The smelter town football team will be free to attend the fair and play a game locally, with arrangements for a match against a local team made promptly.
Ottawa plans indicate Sir Robert Borden and Sir Sam Hughes will press for about 50 000 additional overseas troops. Canada could form a third division and maintain a reinforcement base in England. Existing divisions operate in France under General Alderson and in England under General Turner.
In wartime Canada plans an expanded force with 50 000 reinforcements expected to swell the total to more than 200 000 within a few months. Recruitment has been brisk and many industries slack. authorities anticipate no difficulty in obtaining volunteers if needed. A plea is made against restricting retail business hours.
Local item notes the Empress Hotel near McBride Street bearing the name of J Y Rochester. Details specify a naming or dedication context common to community notices.Further information not provided in the fragment.
A notice urges residents to send their name to the Secretary, Box 1657 City, to support development payrolls and profits with the assistance of the dollar in September.
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